Dwyane Wade Recalls Asking 'Why Is My Child Scared' After Zaya Physically Hid from Him After Coming Out

Photo: Zaya Wade/instagram; Jon Kopaloff/Getty Dwyane Wadeis opening up about a moment that led him to reflect on his parenting.On Tuesday, the retired NBA star, 41, appearedin a discussion with Chris Pauland executive Lisa Metelus at a Creative Artists Agency Amplify event in Ojai, California.The subject of the “landmark moment” when daughterZaya, 16, came out to him as transgender at 12 years old was raised.Wade explained that he was prepared for some kind of coming out years prior as Zaya described herself as gay in a school assignment.

Dwyane Wade Recalls Letting Go of Dream Daughter Zaya Would 'Grow Up Hooping' with Other NBA Dads' Kids

Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images Dwyane Wadeis recalling how some of his expectations shifted after his daughterZayacame out as transgender. While appearing on theClub Shay Shay podcast, the former NBA player, 41, talked with host Shannon Sharpe about how he had to let go of wanting his daughter Zaya, 16, to become a basketball player after she came out as trans at the age of 12. Discussing his daughter, Wade said to Sharpe that he believed fans would get the next generation of Dwyane Wade,LeBron James, andCarmelo Anthonyas the star players grew their families.

Dwyane Wade Recalls Moment Doing Kaavia's Hair That Inspired Baby Hair Care Line: 'I Was Trying'

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade at the PROUDLY Hair Care Launch.Photo:Jerritt Clark/Getty Jerritt Clark/Getty Not only are the products clean, but they’re easy to use for those parents who, like Wade was at one point, may not be exactly versed in dealing with their kids' sensitive hair. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Dwyane Wade Recalls Unbelievable First Time Meeting Michael Jordan Outside of a Nightclub (Exclusive)

Dwyane Wade’s story about the first time he met Michael Jordan is so crazy that even Rachel Nichols didn’t believe it. During Thursday’s new episode of Nichols' Showtime seriesHeadliners,the sports broadcaster told Wade, 41, that his story about meeting the NBA legend is almost “too crazy” to be true. Wade said the interaction with Jordan happened during a party following his Draft Night in 2003, while he and his cousin Antoine were celebrating at a nightclub.

Dwyane Wade Recounts the 'Rough' Time Telling Gabrielle Union He Had Fathered a Child with Another Woman

Dwyane Wadeis looking back at a painful moment in his past with wifeGabrielle Union— one that almost led to the end of their relationship. While onShannon Sharpe’sClub Shay Shaypodcast, the NBA Hall of Famer, 41, talked about the time when he had to tell Union, 50, that he hadfathered his son Xavierwith another woman during a break in their relationship. Wade said that at the time, back in 2013, he moved to end their relationship, thinking it would be best for both of them.